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EF53 YVA

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,900 mi
Last recorded113,900 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 YVA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 113,900 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 102,799 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 91,973 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 81,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

eng oil low

Pass 21 Nov 2011 71,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suspect fuel leak from vent pipe on tank

Fail 21 Nov 2011 71,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suspect fuel leak from vent pipe on tank

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,348 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,059 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,658 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,848 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,765 miles

winscreen washers weak.

How Reliable is the Daewoo Kalos?

Based on 139,896 MOT tests across 9,375 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
9,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 6,491
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,218
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,419
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,582
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 3,464
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EF53 YVA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 50,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF53 YVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Kalos typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF53 YVA registered?

EF53 YVA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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